The Foundation
We owe the next
lineman.
The LinePlay Foundation is the 501(c)(3) arm of the brand. We fund scholarships for unsigned-senior linemen, equipment grants for underfunded high school programs, and the institutions that grow the next generation of the position.
The Lineman Excellence Award
Our flagship program. Annual scholarship to an unsigned high school senior lineman headed to college.
$5,000
Year-1 award amount. Direct to the recipient's tuition or gear fund. Year-over-year goal: double until 2030.
One per year
For now. Selected by a panel of Founding Coaches from a nationwide application pool.
Brotherhood for life
Every recipient becomes a Brotherhood Founding Member and gets a numbered hoodie engraved with their name and award year.
How we fund the Foundation
- 5% of every Trench Challenge entry fee is donated directly.
- 100% of net revenue on the "Foundation" SKU line — a dedicated capsule whose entire margin flows to the Foundation.
- Round-up at checkout — every Brotherhood member can round their order to the nearest $5 and donate the difference.
- Direct donations from members, coaches, and individual donors — all tax-deductible once 501(c)(3) status is confirmed.
How to nominate or donate
Applications for the 2026 Lineman Excellence Award open in January.